Four tissue types
The four basic tissue types in the human body are:
- Epithelial tissue: Lines the cavities and surfaces of organs and blood arteries
- Connective tissue: Supports, links, and separates many types of tissues and organs
- Muscle tissue: Includes smooth, skeletal, and cardiac muscles
- Nervous tissue: Has specific functions
The primary tissue types work together to contribute to the overall health and maintenance of the human body